Keyence (XBUL:KEE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.89 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 36% Below Median

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XBUL:KEE Keyence Corp XBUL:KEE
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What is Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Keyence XBUL:KEE 100 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.89 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 9.22. GuruFocus rates XBUL:KEE with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of лв316.66. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,939 Hardware companies, Keyence ranks worse than 90.05% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-26), Keyence's current share price is лв312.40. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was лв53.01. Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 5.89.

The historical rank and industry rank for Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:KEE' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.85   Med: 9.22   Max: 15.09
Current: 8.58

During the past years, Keyence's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 15.09. The lowest was 5.85. And the median was 9.22.

XBUL:KEE's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
90.05% of 1939 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 2.04 vs XBUL:KEE: 8.58

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Keyence's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was лв153.020. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is лв53.01 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Keyence  (XBUL:KEE) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Keyence Annual Data
Trend Mar15 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 10.56 10.28 9.69 7.05 5.89

Keyence Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 7.05 6.76 6.27 6.23 5.89

XBUL:KEE vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Keyence Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=312.40/53.01
=5.89

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Keyence's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=153.02/112.7000*112.7000
=153.020

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 112.7000.

Keyence Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 70.765 98.100 81.297
201609 75.377 98.000 86.684
201612 68.733 98.400 78.722
201703 73.375 98.100 84.295
201706 77.122 98.500 88.240
201709 80.659 98.800 92.007
201712 82.072 99.400 93.053
201803 91.090 99.200 103.486
201806 90.899 99.200 103.269
201809 92.884 99.900 104.785
201812 95.553 99.700 108.012
201903 99.955 99.700 112.988
201906 104.821 99.800 118.370
201909 108.532 100.100 122.193
201912 109.603 100.500 122.908
202003 114.213 100.300 128.333
202006 114.970 99.900 129.701
202009 120.452 99.900 135.885
202012 124.261 99.300 141.029
202103 123.087 99.900 138.858
202106 124.558 99.500 141.082
202109 129.095 100.100 145.345
202112 128.317 100.100 144.469
202203 128.214 101.100 142.925
202206 116.910 101.800 129.428
202209 114.584 103.100 125.253
202212 124.220 104.100 134.482
202303 130.386 104.400 140.752
202306 125.992 105.200 134.974
202309 125.234 106.200 132.899
202312 131.212 106.800 138.461
202403 131.013 107.200 137.735
202406 127.225 108.200 132.516
202409 144.273 108.900 149.307
202412 136.922 110.700 139.396
202503 145.870 111.100 147.971
202506 153.117 111.700 154.488
202509 154.951 112.000 155.919
202512 149.631 113.000 149.234
202603 153.020 112.700 153.020

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.89 mean?
Keyence (XBUL:KEE) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.89 as of Aug. 26, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Keyence and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 9.22. Over the past decade, Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 15.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1746 out of 1939 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.89 is 36% below median its 10-year median of 9.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.85 to a high of 15.09. The Hardware industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04. Keyence's value of 5.89 is 188.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1746 out of 1939 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Keyence has a GF Score™ of 100/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keyence's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keyence ranks #1746 out of 1939 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places Keyence in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04. Keyence's value of 5.89 is 188.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Keyence's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 5.85 to 15.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.22 vs. the industry median of 2.04, Keyence has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Hardware company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Hardware companies is 2.04, based on 1,939 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.89 is 188.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Keyence and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 2.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keyence's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.89, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 9.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keyence stock overvalued right now?
Keyence (XBUL:KEE) has a current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 5.89. The stock's GF Value™ is лв316.66, compared to a current price of лв312.40 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.89, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 9.22 and 188.7% above the Hardware industry median of 2.04. Keyence's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Keyence (XBUL:KEE), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 5.89 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Keyence (XBUL:KEE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keyence stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of лв312.40 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of лв316.66.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:KEE:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 5.89 (36% below median its 10-year median of 9.22)
  • GF Value™: лв316.66 vs. price of лв312.40 (1.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 100/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 188.7% above the Hardware median (#1746 of 1939)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:KEE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Keyence Business Description

Address 1-3-14 Higashinakajima, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, JPN, 533-8555
Keyence Corporation, founded in May 1974 by Takemitsu Takizaki and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, began as Lead Electric Co., Ltd. before rebranding to Keyence (derived from "KEY of sciENCE") in 1986. As a global leader in industrial automation, the company designs and manufactures a comprehensive range of high-precision products, including sensors (photoelectric, laser, proximity), machine vision systems, measurement instruments (laser displacement sensors, 3D scanners), control systems (PLCs, HMIs), laser markers, digital microscopes, and safety equipment.
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